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The electronic documents on this page are samples of the print items created by OTE for incoming students and their parents.

2017-18 Gold Book

Provided to all first-year students and their parents at New Student Orientation (summer 2017 and spring 2018). For a PDF to download and/or print, click here.

U Minnesota Mobile App

New students and their parents can now access essential University information and resources on their smart phones and tablets through U Minnesota. This app contains many guides created by University departments and colleges that users can select and download directly to their smart phone or tablet.

Checklist for Admitted Students

Given to admitted freshmen and their parents during Commitment Events (spring 2017). Download PDF

Social Media

Orientation & Transition Experiences uses social networking to communicate and connect with our audiences. We also work closely with University departments and colleges to share information that is relevant to all of our followers.

Gopher Guide

At New Student Orientation (June-August 2018) all first-year students will receive a FREE copy of the 2018-2019 Gopher Guide, the official planner and reference guide for the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. All others will be able to purchase the Gopher Guide ($5.95) through the University of Minnesota Bookstores (while supplies last). Copies of the 2017-2018 Gopher Guide may still be available.

OTE Posters

For over twenty years our office has created posters to welcome new students, to promote new programs, and to show our Golden Gopher pride.